The distribution of Syzygium sp. and its potential use in green space of Universitas Sumatera Utara

Abstract

Syzygium sp. is one of the tree species that can be found in the green space at USU. This type is better known by the local name jambu-jambuan and belongs to the family Myrtaceae. Syzygium sp. is known for its various uses, such as medicine, fruit plants, building green spaces, etc. Research on the distribution and opportunities for the utilization of this species has never been carried out in the green space of the USU campus. This type has many benefits as well as the potential to be developed and studied further. Preliminary surveys show species are easy to find and scattered in several locations. The results of this study will be useful as initial data in managing campus green space, information on the use of this type, and a source of data for further research. Therefore, research on the potential species at USU needs to be done and studied further. This study used field observation techniques by visiting various locations. Field findings are described descriptively and cumulatively. The number of Syzygium sp. in the USU green space is estimated to be 451 individuals. It consists of 5 species, such as Syzygium aqueum, Syzygium malaccense, Syzygium myrtifolium, Syzygium polyanthum, and Syzygium cumini. They have many potential uses, such as food security, traditional medicine, biomass and carbon stock, green belts, and revegetation species.